Don't most events in our lives happen by chance? I hope to share with you the chance observations and experiences of my travels. And I offer a chance for you to comment as well. Add to that my fond affection for my late cat, Chance, who was afflicted with feline leukemia and died of cancer, and you will see why "chance" has a special meaning in my life. By chance, the adventure continues and can be shared...

Friday, October 19, 2007

say what??

You may have heard of the recently released British study that says, basically, let the expletives fly at work. It's a good way to let off steam, these researchers have concluded.Anyone who works at a newspaper didn't need this study, suffice it to say. Deadline pressure, ornery computers, sources who won't talk, too much work, a slow day -- we just aren't happy with anything some days.So, if you happen to drop into the newsroom, you more than likely will hear a few choice words.We seem to take it in stride ... it just seems natural to deal with the pressures and the all-too-often dark side of our news by employing a colorful vocabulary.Does it offend some people? Maybe... but jeepers, it's better than lashing out physically....